(Online) Introduction to Painting A with Martin Wall

(Online) Introduction to Painting A with Martin Wall

Class | Available

Beginner
1/17/2027-3/21/2027
2:00 PM-5:00 PM EST on Sun
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$525.00

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(Online) Introduction to Painting A with Martin Wall

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Introduction to Painting A is the first of a sequence of three Introduction to Painting classes. It is designed to develop the student’s painting skills through an understanding of basic design concepts and principles of visual art.  By emphasizing perceptual awareness and emphasizing hand-eye coordination skills, students will explore the process of painting and how it relates to personal creativity and expression. In addition, this course will offer students an understanding of color and will implement a color-mixing method unique to the Washington Studio School. Students will also be exposed to art references, both historical and contemporary, as they will further one’s understanding of painting. 


What you can expect:


  • Gain knowledge and understanding of using oil paint.

  • Work from observation (still life).

  • Gain knowledge of ala prima painting.

  • Create several paintings with compositions that demonstrate the elements of design and color.


Who is this class for: This class is for those new to painting or those who are looking to refresh their fundamental skills in seeing and painting before moving to the next level. IT IS STRONGLY recommended that students have some drawing experience before taking a painting class. All three courses must be completed for the Foundation Certificate Program.

  • Remote Introduction to Painting Supply List

    Supply List for Remote “Introduction to Painting” with Martin Wall


    Easel:
    standing or table-top style

    Painting Supports:
    canvas/linen, panels/boards, or heavy watercolor/multimedia paper. All supports must be primed. Canvas/Linen may be stretched or in pads of sheets. The instructor will use and recommend aproximately 12”x16” primed canvas/linen sheets to tape or pin to a wooden or Homasote board (Paramount brand makes a decent quality 10-sheet pad of canvas). Canvas stretching demonstration could also be included as needed.

    Palette:
    Flat wooden or glass palette is preferable for oils.

    Bristle Brushes:
    Flat #10 or 12 (bristle-width approx. 21-25mm)
    Filbert #2, 4, and 8 (bristle-width approx. 6, 10, and 15mm)
    Round #3 and 5 (bristle-width approx. 4 and 6mm)
    Additional Brights/Flats, Rounds, Filberts - optional

    Palette Knives:
    one or more blade-shapes for mixing/applying paint

    Paint (Traditional Oil Paint):

    Basic Colors:
    Titanium White
    Ivory Black
    Yellow Ochre
    Vermilion or Venetian Red
    Cadmium Red Light/Medium
    Alizarin Crimson
    Cadmium Yellow Light/Medium
    Cadmium Lemon Yellow
    Phthalo Green or Viridian
    Ultramarine Blue
    Cerulean or Sèvres Blue

    Optional Supplementary Colors:
    Mars Black
    Zinc White
    Burnt and/or Raw Umber
    Burnt and/or Raw Sienna
    Sap Green
    Oxide of Chromium
    Indigo
    Cobalt Blue
    Prussian Blue

    Medium/Solvent:
    Linseed Oil (small bottle)
    Gamsol or other non-toxic solvent (small bottle)

    Miscellaneous prep/clean-up items:
    Rags or paper towels
    Bar Soap (e.g. Ivory, Dove, or "brush soap")
    Small Air-tight Container(s) - for unused paint storage (i.e. baby food jars, take-out containers)
    Apron/Smock and protective gloves
    Tape and/or pushpins - to fasten loose canvas sheets/paper to board
    Basic drawing supplies (i.e. paper, pencil, eraser)